1. Write it Right

2. Written Report Report to be handwritten in any scheduled language on A-4 size (21 cm x 31 cm or 8.3” x 11.8”) plain paper Word limit is 2500 (lower group) and 3500 (upper group)

3. Elements of Written Report Cover page, Abstract, Form-A, Index, Introduction, Aims and Objectives, Hypothesis, Work plan, Methodology, Observations, Results, Data analysis, Conclusion, Inference, Solution, Future plan, Acknowledgements, References and Appendix Log book is a must, reflects team work, to be submitted along with report

4. COVER PAGE Title of the Project Names and addresses of Team Leader
(Should be informative, specific, concise and self-explanatory)
Names and addresses of Team Leader
Other Members
Guide Teacher
District
State

5. (Abstract in English is mandatory)
One of the most important elements of a scientific report
Word limit is 250 words (one A-4 size page)
Summary of the report / work done including
question investigated
the methods used
the principal results and
conclusions
Wording should be clear and precise
(Abstract in English is mandatory)

6. INDEX Contents page to have separate sections for
subject matter (all the components of the report)
figures (include titles given to chart (pie-chart), or graph, or photograph, or illustration or map) and
tables (include titles or headings of your observation, result or data analysis tables )

7. INDEX S. No. Topic Page No. 01 Introduction 01
Aims and objectives
list of figures –
S. No Title Page No.
Graph showing variation in temperatures
Pie-chart showing distribution of land forms
Photograph showing collection of fossils
list of tables –
Temperatures recorded during one month period
Varieties of butterfly species observed
Electric power consumption in homes

8. INTRODUCTION At the top Title of the Project should be mentioned
Title should be informative, specific, concise, understandable and self-explanatory
The introduction should have
Relevant background information
Need statement focusing on the overall issue, problem, or core / research question
One or two but not more than three paragraphs

9. AIMS & OBJECTIVES Should define very specifically
Why this project has been selected?
How this problem / issue would be addressed?
Keeping in mind that there is
Limited time period and
Limited localized geographical area
Avoid repeating introduction

10. HYPOTHESIS
In one or two statements, hypothesis should give an idea, based on known facts that has not yet been proven, about the problem selected

11. WORK PLAN
Define work plan, in schematic form or as a flow chart, preferably with time schedules It might get deviated from schedule due to unforeseen circumstances, but having such a guideline always help

12. METHODOLOGY
After work plan, decide upon method of research in proposed work; survey, observation, and/or experimentation Survey Involves using questionnaire for data collection Questions should be specific On an average 20 relevant questions should be asked Sample size 50 – 100 people should be included in the study Include a copy of questionnaire

13. METHODOLOGY
Observations Though a part of survey work, may or may not have questionnaire Recording of observations during your field studies are included in this type of methodology

14. METHODOLOGY Experimentation
Done with own hands, either in the laboratory or at home or in the field
Design of the experiment with proper controls, number of readings, set of conditions, parameters, mathematical formula to be included
Detail experimental procedure, analytical techniques also to be included

15. OBSERVATIONS
This part contains all the observations or data collected related to survey, observation, and / or experimentation, ONLY

16. RESULTS
Results are the presentation of data collected during survey, observation and / or experimentation Presentation could either be in the form of charts, graphs, maps, figures or tables etc Should be simple to understand Results only describe and not interpret findings

17. DATA ANALYSIS
Data presented under the results are analyzed, using principles of mathematics Here only analysis part is shown

18. CONCLUSION
Based on the data analysis, final opinion derived, after completing the project, is what forms the conclusion

19. INFERENCE
Inference, in fact, is the truthfulness of the opinion formed based on the outcome of the project Check-point for hypothesis – accepted / rejected

20. SOLUTION
Since the problem selected is socially relevant, this part will highlight how the findings influence or have an impact on the society at large

21. FUTURE PLANS
For taking the work further, from where it has been concluded, future plans provide stepwise guidelines It shows that the problem undertaken is open-ended It ascertains continuity of efforts, gives sense of commitment

22. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
An expression of gratefulness or thankfulness for the help received from different quarters; family and friends, any motivator, elders / seniors / peers, experts or resource persons, even a librarian, farm workers, people interviewed, laboratory assistants, photographer, anyone for that matter A true reflection of team work

23. REFERENCES
All the resource material like books, newspaper articles / clippings, or internet, or even personal interview are to be mentioned References, under each section, are given in alphabetical order

24. REFERENCES
For books - Name of the author(s)/editor(s) starting with surname Title of the book (underlined) Edition (if available) Page numbers referred Publisher Place and Year of publication

25. REFERENCES For articles - Name of the author(s) starting with surname
Year of publication (within brackets)
Title of the article (in italics)
Title of the book / magazine / newspaper (underlined)
Edition (for books, if available)
Issue and volume numbers (for magazines)
Page numbers referred
Publisher
Place and
Year of publication
Or internet source starting with referred

26. REFERENCES
For personal interviews - Name of the person(s) interviewed Date with month and year and Place of the interview

27. APPENDIX
All the letters, certificates issued by the concerned authorities, and / or survey sheets (filled up questionnaire) are to be attached at the end of the report Each such document should bear a number, viz., appendix 1, appendix 2, and so on

28. LOG BOOK
This is one of the most important but neglected written documents It is the mirror reflecting activity Provides all the answers related to the project Covers minute to minute recordings, mentioned on daily basis, successes and failures, contacts and impressions

29. Than’Q